Obituaries

Nov 10, 2024

Mary Y. Matta, 80, of Pecos, Texas passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 in Fort Stockton, Texas. Mary Y. Matta was born in Pecos, Texas to Simon Ybarra and Dominga V. Ybarra on September 7, 1944 she worked as a waitress at the Alpine Lodge for eight years. Mary was involved at the Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church...

Oct 23, 2024

Alejandro B. Salcido Sr., 88, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on October 23, 2024, in Odessa, Texas at Medical Center Hospital. 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 2pm-9 pm, Monday, October 28, 2024 from 9am-9pm and Rosary at 7pm. A Celebration of Life Service and Holy Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 at 10...

Oct 20, 2024

Alicia Chavez Vela, 83, of Pecos, Texas passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. Alicia C. Vela was born in Juarez, Mexico on June 23, 1941 to Maria Luisa Herrera and Eulalio Chavez.  Alicia C. Vela married Jose Angel Vela in Juarez, Mexico, and later moved on to Pecos, Texas where they resided...

Oct 20, 2024

Francisco Melendez, 89, of Pecos, Texas passed away on Saturday October 20, 2024 in Odessa, Texas. Francisco Melendez was born in Ojinaga, Chihuahua Mexico to Rumaldo Melendez and Francicsca Pando on October 3, 1935. He went to school in Oijinaga. He married Graciela Melendez in 1955 in Ojinaga Chihuahua Mexico. He worked as a Dairy Farm lead in Verhalen, Texas...

Oct 16, 2024

Juan C. Estrello, 79, of Pecos Texas, affectionately known as "Juanito” peacefully passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by the warmth of his family on October 16, 2024, in Midland, Texas. 

Juan was born in Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua, to Juan R. Estrello and Elvira Cereceres on March 1st, 1945. He married Maria Albina Juarez on September...

Oct 4, 2024

Maria Luisa Fierro

Maria Luisa Fierro, affectionately known as "Kisha" by her siblings and "Babysitter" by her nieces and nephews, made her return home on October 4, 2024, at the age of 67.

Born on September 23, 1957, Maria dedicated her life to her family, especially to caring for her many nieces and nephews.

Kisha was the heart of her family, always there...

Oct 4, 2024

Bessie Osborn passed away in Pecos on Friday, October 4, 2024 peacefully in the presence of family. Bessie was born on September 28, 1934 in Lindsay, OK. to Carl Vandiver and Lizzie Corder. Her family moved frequently in her youth through Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. Bessie graduated in 1953 at Pecos High School. She marries Charlie Osborn in...

Oct 1, 2024

Maria "Jimmie" Contreras, 85, of Pecos, Tx passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, very peacefully. Jimmie was born in Balmorhea, TX. on July 25, 1939 to Rosa Hernandez Muniz. Jimmie was a life time Pecos resident and a Catholic, she loved cooking and spending time with her family.

Jimmie is preceded in death by her spouse Pilar J. Contreras Sr.,...

Oct 1, 2024

Eduvijes "Vickey" C. Navarette, 70, of Pecos, Tx., passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at her residence. Vickey was born on December 20, 1953 to Jose Castillo and Olga Carrasco Castillo in Pecos, Tx. Vickey attended school in Pecos, Tx. Vickey was married to Gregorio Navarrete for 53 yrs. She worked for the Food Service for many years. Vickey...

Sep 25, 2024

Atilano “Tilo” Florez Villescas, 82, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on, September 25, 2024, in Odessa, Texas. Tilo was born in San Ignacio, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Atilano and Catalina Villescas on September 18, 1942. He married Julia Antelma Garcia on December 18, 1961 in Pecos, Texas. Tilo was a devoted family man who cherished being surrounded by loved ones. His...

Sep 23, 2024

MaryLou R. Apodaca, 86 passed on September 23, 2024, in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Saragosa, Texas on Thursday, September 26, 2024, with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Our Lady...

Sep 21, 2024

Bobbie Virginia Majors Avary, 99, of Barstow, Tx, passed away Sep 21, 2024 in Barstow, Tx. Bobbie Virginia Majors, daughter of O.C. and Winnie Majors, Was born August 6. 1925 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Her middle name; Virginia, was after the battleship U.S.S. Virginia that had brought her daddy home from France after World War I. Coming to Barstow...

Sep 18, 2024

Tyron Ferguson, born on January 18, 1971, passed away on September 18, 2024. Tyron was born in Pecos, Texas, to Eddie and Mildred Ferguson, and lived in Anchorage, Alaska. Tyrone was a diver and swimmer for Pecos High School and went on to attend Texas Tech University, where he became a member of Omega Psi Phi. Tyron moved to Alaska...

Sep 8, 2024

Chris Soto, Passed from this life and entered eternal rest on September 8, 2024 in Pecos. 

Chris was born on October 24, 1997, in Pecos Tx, to Danny Soto and Amy Gonzalez. He passed away on September 8,2024. 

He grew up in Pecos and graduated from Pecos High School. Chris worked as a Pump Mechanic and was also the Lead in the...

Sep 5, 2024

Aug 27, 2024

Ida Lyles Alvarez, 77, of Midland, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 in Midland, Texas. Ida was born in Pecos, Texas to Benjamin and Anita B. Lyles on November 7, 1946. She went to school in Pecos, Texas and went on to Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. Ida married Tomas Alvarez Jr. on June 13, 1968 in...

Aug 21, 2024

Sylvia Ann Jacquez, 60, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in Midland, Tx. Sylvia was born February 19, 1964 to Manuel L. and Rosa G. Jacquez. Sylvia was a beloved daughter, sister, and aunt. She had a very sweet caring disposition, and a huge and loving heart. She always had a smile for everyone. Sylvia's greatest joy were her beloved...

Aug 18, 2024

Catarino “Cat” Carrasco Jr. 68, of Pecos passed away August 18, 2024 in Pecos TX. Cat was born in Pecos TX to Catarino Vasquez Carrasco Sr. and Virginia Ornelas Carrasco on February 7, 1956. He was married to the love of his life Belia Carrasco. Cat and Belia went on to have 4 children: Jessica Acosta, Rodney, Hector and Robert...

Aug 12, 2024

Terri Morse was born in Midland, Texas on November 14, 1956. She grew up in Kermit, where she gained her love of swimming early on at the local pool, swimming from sunup to sundown. From the age of 7, she knew that she wanted to be a swim coach

She graduated from Bellaire High School in Houston where she swam on...

Aug 5, 2024

Cydnie Jo Mendoza, 22, of Pecos, passed away on August 5,2024 in Pecos, Tx. Cydnie was born in Odessa, Tx to Ruben Anaya Mendoza and Manuela Leos Hernandez on June 7,2002. She went school in Pecos and later moved to El Paso, Tx where she graduated from Pebbles Hill High School. Before moving to El Paso Cydnie served as an...